Strange Potter

Remus sat in his 'room'.

The room was technically what it was but a cage was more fitting. Sure it looked like a small loft. Bed and bathroom but there was one feature missing.

The exit. 

Strange had opened one of his portals and closed it after. It was the only way in and out of the room.

The funny part was Remus didn't feel like a prisoner. He was grateful. There was no way he would be able to hurt anyone in here. Many nights he was terrified he might get free of his previous places and bite someone. Here he didn't have that fear.

As he was lost in his thoughts he noticed the red portal opening. Wanda. She can't be in here!

It was Wanda and she wasn't alone. Bruce and Tony slipped in. Tony carrying a case with him.

"Nice prison." Tony looked around.

"What are you doing here?! You have to get out now," Remus said.

"We need a sample when you transformed," Bruce explained.

"No. No bloody way are you staying in here with me. Please leave." Remus begged.

"Your blood has given me a starting point but I have to see the DNA as it transforms," Bruce explained. "I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important."

"Remus," Wanda spoke. "I won't let you hurt anyone. I promise."

"Listen, Wilfred Glendon," Tony spoke. "We can handle it. But if you want a possible cure we need it."

"There is no cure," Remus growled.

"Not with that attitude." Tony rolled his eyes.

"Remus. I know you're afraid of what you can do when you're not in control. Believe me." Bruce spoke. "We can handle ourselves. You won't hurt us."

"Table looks like a good place and should have the necessary accommodations." 

Remus finally agreed and laid down on a table. The floor opened and he found out this was already a plan because there were heavy chains anchored under it. Restraints wrapped around him and he was tied down securely.

"Alright, F.R.I.D.A.Y begin recording," Tony said as a small drone floated around him.

Another red portal opened high above the ceiling and revealed his biggest fear and Remus froze at the sight.

The moon. 

His bones began to shift. Cracking sounds filled the room as flesh was covered in fur. 

Moony took over and the bound werewolf snarled and growled as he fought the chains.

"Awesome," Tony said as he opened up the crate and pulled out the needle and syringe. "Brucey." He tossed them over.

Bruce moved fast and stuck the needle in Remus's thigh.

The sudden pain shot into the werewolf and he exploded in fury as the ripped out the chains from the floor.

Tony grabbed Bruce and yanked him away as the table flew through the air.

"I thought that was secure!" Bruce said.

"It was. Wolfe is stronger than we thought."

The beast loomed over them as Bruce stood up straighter. Code Green.

Before he could begin to let the Hulk out Remus charged but froze mid-bite. Red holding him so tightly he couldn't move at all.

Wanda holds him in the air with her powers. "Today gentlemen." She said.

"Alright hold tight." Bruce stuck the needle back into Remus.

The howl erupted out of him.

"I got the front," Tony said. He hit the reactor and his suit covered his body. He grabbed Remus's canine jaw and collected all the fluids as the trapped werewolf tried to break free. "This is why I never wanted to be a dentist."

"Do you have enough?" Wanda asked. She wasn't having too hard a time but was worried that it could be hurting Remus.

"Yes." Bruce took all the vials and beakers into his case.

"Everyone out the portal. Now." Wanda ordered. 

"Thanks for the drool Wolfe." Tony waved as he flew out the portal.

Once Bruce was out Wanda let Remus down.

The wolf rose at her while snarling at the witch.

Then his eyes glowed red and he stopped dead in his tracks. Wanda held out her hand and slowly put it on his canine face.

Moony whimpered as they looked into each other's eyes. 

"It's okay Remus." Wanda comforted him. You're going to be alright.

Deep inside the man heard her voice talking to him.

He curdled up on the floor as she ran her glowing hand over his head. He slept the most peacefully he had ever had in his form that night.

Wanda slipped out of her portal after he was out.  Locking him in and secure.

"Alright Doctor. I have to ask. How is all this technology working around magic?" Sirius asked when came into the Sanctum.

"Sirius technology works fine around magic." Strange put down his book.

He had found a possible lead on Tom's mother, it wasn't much but there wasn't a lot about the woman. Like someone went out of their way to erase her or nobody cared enough to document her existence.

"No, it doesn't Doctor. I saw muggleborns bring in things to Hogwarts and they always fazed out."

"At Hogwarts." Stephen agreed. "Also can you refrain from calling them that? Whether you know it or not it's more insulting than you realize."

"I don't see the issue but alright." Sirius sat. "But you did just say that technology doesn't work at Hogwarts."

"Yes, would you care to explain, why in the middle of London, there aren't massive blackouts around Diagon Alley?"

"The spells hiding it," Sirius said like it was obvious.

"Magic that hides also somehow allows it to work? You don't see the paradox there?"

Sirius absorbed the idea. When he thought deeper into it. It didn't seem like a good excuse. "So magic and technology can get along?"

"Yes." Strange pulled out a card. "Here's the wifi password if you ever get a computer." 

"But you said it didn't work at Hogwarts."

Now we're getting into the real topic." Stephen pulled out another book. "Here's Hogwarts true history." He slid the book to Sirius. "Chapter 47 line 3."

Sirius flipped the pages and found the paragraph. In detail were the spells and enchantments on the property. One caught Sirius's eye.

"Wait. The wards are set to make electricity, did I say that right?" He stopped. Strange nodded. "Not work? Why?"

"The headmaster at the time felt it was a danger to the community. Not entirely unreasonable, back then. But it was never taken down."

"So...because it is designed to fizzle out at Hogwarts. Everyone believes that it doesn't work anywhere?"

"There is the answer." Strange was surprised Sirius reached that so fast. "No one bothers to try it anywhere because they 'know' it won't work and the ones in charge of studying it don't bother. One seems more interested in child toys."

"I don't know much about the Ministry but I've heard of that department. It's more of a joke and a way to put someone out of the way."

"Mr. Weasley seemed to enjoy it but he has a lot to learn about the non-magical community."

"What about the appliances that short out around magical children? Lily told me she accidentally fried her 'micowave' one time."

"'Microwave'" Strange corrected. "While it is true television and radios can be fragile around magical children, there is a reason for that." He explained. "Where do kids usually gather in a home?"

"Close to a television?" Sirius wasn't sure of the answer.

"Yes. So when they have an accidental burst of magic those are the appliances that are the most vulnerable and the closest thing around. Ever hear of someone who's been to Hogwarts and properly learned to control themselves doing it?"

"Some case of accidental magic still happens but not that I can remember." Sirius realized.

"Now are you seeing the truth?"

"But why is it accepted by everyone that it won't work?"

"Because it's the easier option and it helps separate children from their former attachments. If you can't use computers or cellphones in the magical world you have to fully break away from those items and embrace their new home. No matter how unjust it is."

"So we're stuck in the past because those in power don't want to change," Sirius growled.

"Exactly. Why accommodate when you can force the others to change?"

"I can see a glint in your eyes," Sirius smirked. "You have something planned."

"Indeed I do." Strange returned the smirk. "One I will need your assistance with."

"Mine?" Sirius was surprised. "Now you have my full attention."

"How would you feel being more involved in Hogwarts?" Strange suggested.

Sirius raised his eyebrow. Alright. Wasn't expecting that.

At the Ministry later that day.

Strange sat across from Bagnold.

"Minister. I want to discuss the educational standards at Hogwarts."

"Dr. Strange...Hogwarts is the greatest school in the magical community."

"So it can't be improved?" Strange raised an eyebrow. "I've seen the curriculum. Many areas, such as Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, and Potions are fine I will agree. But my issue is with History and Muggle Studies."

"Issues?"

"We'll start with History. Nothing is spoken past the Goblin Rebellions. Why?"

"There are parts that are mentioned. Like the foundation of the Ministry itself."

"That was how many centuries ago? Why is nothing more current added? I studied many books and the history of Magical Britain. You have a lot that is left out. It shows."

"What do you mean?"

"Here is a list." Strange rolled out a paper. "This is all the time groups have used statuses and power to oppress others. House-elves being forced from their way of life to be used as slaves. Purebloods were the main cause of the Goblin Rebellions. Ministry officials backing the rise of Grindelwald and facing no punishment for it." Strange looked on. "And that is just the tip of the problem."

"Dr. Strange...I agree our history is less than ideal but no good can come from dragging up the past."

"Except the ability to learn from it!" Strange growled. "History has a habit of repeating itself, this Voldemort is proof of that. He took some methods of the past and promised power to those who thought they were entitled to it. Students should see these patterns so, hopefully, they don't fall into the same failures."

"His rise was something no one could have foreseen."

"Really?" Strange just shook his head. "All he had to do was be powerful and tell people what they wanted to hear. That's it. The promise of power and they followed him like moths to a flame. Those who fought against him were labeled traitors, making it easy for his servants to kill them. History is not all sunshine and rainbows. It's bloody and painful but those are the lessons that have the most to teach."

"Dr. Strange...I don't understand what you mean."

"Of course not." He pulled out the same book he showed Sirius. "Take this and read it. Then maybe you'll understand why limiting history is only counterproductive."

"Very well, but how am I to believe this is the truth?"

Strange smiled. "Finally the right question. Always check facts. If you dig deep enough you'll see if they add up."

"And your concerns about Muggle Studies?" 

"Muggle Studies." Strange scuffed. " One I think it should be renamed into something History. Muggle is an insulting name."

"It's just a name Dr." Bagnold defended. 

"Mug is a British colloquial term for a stupid person. Adding "le” to the end of mug. The suffix -le means “forming names of animals and plants.” Strange glared. "So muggle means mug-le which means 'stupid-animal'. It’s ironically funny when you find out that muggleborn means “born from stupid animals.” Yet muggleborn is an appropriate slur to use in wizarding culture."

"That's not what it meant at all!!"

"Yet that is what it does!!" Strange argues. "Now I don't expect your entire world suddenly change how it's behaved overnight. But you can start small. Say switching the term of muggleborn to first-generation or first-gen would be a start. And Non-magical History, mouthful but it would begin to move away from a degrading word."

"That seems like a lot over a small matter."

"Do you not see the bigger picture? It is obvious wizards believe yourselves better than those without magic. You see them as slightly more than animals, even though they have done far more than you with less. To them, you are a relic of a time better forgotten."

Bagnold didn't look convinced. "They may have some advances in certain areas but to say they are that far ahead of us is a stretch."

"I know of one who has created a device, smaller than a book, that has enough power to charge an entire city. There are others whose technology is so advanced it has hidden better than your magic and created a nearly indestructible metal, even goblin steel wouldn't hold against it." Strange pulled out this cellphone. "With this, I can call anyone in the world and speak directly to them at any time. You may have advantages in other fields but the rest of the world is catching up. Soon, all of this will just be a sad reminder of a past you can't move out of."

"Your device won't work around here."

Strange just picked up the cell and dialed. "Yeah. I'm sure, unfortunately." He said into the phone. As Bagnold looked on stunned. "You were saying?"

"But..."

"As I explained to Sirius that is a false assumption. But first I need to introduce someone to you."

Strange stood and opened a portal. On the other side stepped Tony.

"Wow. This is..." Tony looked around. "Underwhelming." 

"Stark." Stephen rubbed his temple. Unfortunately Tony was someone who could show how technology was advanced.

"What?" Tony poked one of the items in the room. "I was expecting more." He then acknowledged the other person. "You the one in charge?"

"Minister Bagnold meet Tony Stark. A nonmagical person who can show you just how much you don't know about the world outside of yours."

"You breached the Statute bringing a muggle here?!" She practically shouted.

"I've had dealings with Stark in the past. He is well aware of magic."

"Yeah been on the end of it once or twice. Not a fan." Tony sat on the corner of the desk.

"I don't see what a muggle can show me." She looked at the odd bearded man.

Tony glared and stood up. He hit the glowing button on his chest and his Iron suit materialized over him.

Bagnold went wide-eyed at the sight.

"No magic. Purely a technological advancement, not bad for some 'muggle'." Tony mocked the last word. "And for my next trick." Tony held up his gauntlet and fired a hole straight threw the door.

Bagnold whipped out her wand but it was grabbed out of her hand and Tony had his glove aimed at her.

"Well, Minster. You are dead." Strange said. "A simple 'muggle' beat you in five seconds. Still think you don't have anything to learn here?"

Bagnold was startled. She never expected this from a muggle. Tony lowered his glove and handed back her wand. She hesitantly took it.

"That...I was not prepared for an act of violence."

"Violence? I've made bigger messes making coffee." Tony scuffed.

Crouch and three Aurors burst in the door with their wands drawn.

"Strange!" Crouch growled. "Minister are you alright?"

"Fine. That was a demonstration that went...differently than expected."

The others had their wands aimed at the stranger in the metal suit.

"Who are you?" Crouch demanded as he looked at Tony.

"Santa Claus. No, wait that's another man in red. I am Ironman." 

"You were waiting to say that." Strange put himself between the Aurors and Tony. "He is with me."

"Why is it that every time you are around there is chaos?" Crouch glared deeply at Stephen.

"Actually that's Wanda. He's more of a party tricks meets WebMD with just a splash of..." Tony spoke but Strange interrupted him.

"Stark." Stephen looked back. "For once be silent." He groaned and was met with a mock salute. "I should have gone with Colonel Rhodes."

"I'm going to ignore that House." Tony hit his chest and the suit disappeared back into the reactor.

The four all looked stunned as the suit vanished.

"What magic is that?" Crouch asked. That armor could be useful for his Aurors. 

"It's not." Tony sat back on the desk. "Hi Tony Stark, billionaire, superhero, genius, and if you call me a muggle I might lose it." 

"Everything is under control Crouch. Please see yourself out." Bagnold ordered.

Crouch and the others looked reluctant but they did as ordered.

"I'll pay for the damage." Tony pulled out some money and laid it on the table. "I heard you use something else but I assume you can transfer it."

"That was a very over-the-top showing but I understand what you are saying now."

"Believe it or not but Stark isn't the most advanced in the world. That one I said about hiding better than you. Even more impressive technology. How long do you think you can remain hidden with these advancements?"

"Of course, you would bring up Wakanda. Always want to rub that in." Tony glared at him.

"Just making a point Stark." Stephen had a very cocky grin on his face.

"Well next time bring King Kitty for your demonstrations. Now, are you going to open my exit? Bruce and I have work to do. Work you brought to ME." 

"Technically I brought it to Dr. Banner but as you wish." Stephen opened the portal.

Tony hopped threw it. "Next time get the princess. Oh and me too. That would be a fun show to see." Shuri and these people? That would be funny.

Stephen rolled his eyes and shut the portal.

"That man is...very different."

"Different is the nicest thing to call him but he is brilliant," Strange said. "Now that you've seen a small fraction of what is outside, do you think you can claim superiority?"

"You're talking about changing our very way of life. That's not possible Doctor, even for you."

"I love a challenge." Strange grinned. "I want to see your world evolve before it dies stagnant. Everything starts at Hogwarts and further here. On a side note how has the new assistants that now head the departments that the Death Eaters were in charge of faring?"

"That...it's doing better than in the past. Many have much experience already in those positions." She didn't like how her former head just handed their jobs off but reaped the rewards. Now she had ones who did the job and did it better.

"It's a small start but with time and the proper beginning you can change a lot." Stephen pulled out a paper. "Here are my ideas. Will, there be challenges, yes, but you have a chance to undo what Voldemort championed and leave a positive impact on this world and above all else stop this false superiority complex that is without merit."

"I'm already looking forward to retirement." She sighed. "Let's see what you have in mind."

So it begins. 

Hours after Strange left Bagnold put down the book. 

She hated how much that book told her. This Ancient One was very thorough in her research. Their history was filled with pain.

The Goblin Rebellion of Goblins slaughtering was only half right. It was retaliation for a small group killing a colony of Goblins and expecting to be given over to the Ministry when confronted. Their heads were all that were delivered.

She didn't agree with it but she could understand it. Of course, the Ministry turned the whole thing around on the Goblins and the Rebellion began.

That was just one section! Her investigation unfortunately did concur with the information in the book.

A lot of incidents in their history were caused by those who believed they could do whatever they wished and escape consequences. From Grindelwald raising purebloods to rule the world to Voldemort doing the same with his group.

And these books on the Muggle history...this Hitler had so many similarities to the dark lord it was obvious that he was the inspiration for Voldemort. But his coup was far more successful than the Germans were at the start. Maybe there was a lot more that needed to be taught.

Her thoughts went back to the implications of the followers she allowed to go because of the numbers they turned in. Losing one to gain a dozen seemed like an accepted sacrifice but now she wasn’t so sure.

How many would be running free to continue these beliefs if not for Strange? I'm beginning to have some doubts about cutting those deals. Most may have fled the country but did I just pass the problem to someone else?

She hated it more that she knew she had to do something that would start the change needed. Not the act of doing it just that it was required.

Education is how you treat this. Hogwarts will need to be the front and center of it. Dumbledore won't like it but he will have to get over it.

Strange also wanted to open the areas of study to the non-magical side. Something about letting doors open beyond the wizarding world for those who want higher education. She didn't understand it, to be honest, but his argument of having medical fields and another doctoral degree combined with his magic showed him to be a very intelligent man. 

There were reasons to not encourage leaving the magical world but he wouldn't hear them. He said it was an option they didn't have the right to take away.

She doubted those classes could come to be so soon but in a few years. Strange said he had plans to help with the funding and with finding professors. Mr. Black had thrown his support behind the idea as well. 

I think he is just agreeing to help irritate Dumbledore. Not that I blame him.

The updated version of Muggle Studies or Non-Magical History was also something she had to do. Having her wand taken from her by a regular person was still shocking. He had her dead to right and they both knew it

As terrifyingly as it may sound the magical world does need to be aware of how advanced the outside world has become. If nothing else be more mindful and careful.

She had to accept the simple fact.

The change was coming to the magical world and it was led by a man more willful than Dumbledore could ever hope to be.

Hogwarts.

Dumbledore gathered in the assembly room he had set up. The rest of the board was already there.

Normally they never met and just allowed him to run the school as he saw fit, so this was an unexpected meeting. 

"Good evening everyone." He greeted all the members as he sat.

"Albus." Augusta nodded.

"How are Alice and Frank?" He asked.

"Doing well thank you. I'm hoping to have them moved home within the next month or two."

"That's good to hear." Dumbledore smiled. And decided to move to the main issue. "I'm happy to see everyone but I am curious as to why this meeting was called."

"We have a new member of the board." One of the members said.

"Oh?" Dumbledore raised his brow. Has Lucius moved to keep a closer eye on me? Or is it Severus he is monitoring? "Well, the suspense is certainly building. Who may I ask it is?"

"That would be me." 

Dumbledore immediately knew that voice and he knew it didn't bode well for him.

"Sirius. This is unexpected."

"You know me. Always do the surprising thing." Sirius smirked as he spun his chair around to face everyone else. "This is for Hooch." He tossed a bag of gallons on the table. "A donation. Those brooms were old when I rode them."

"So she has reminded me." Dumbledore chuckled. "I'm sure she will appreciate it."

"That's just the start of 'new' things." Sirius's smile didn't sit well with Albus.

"Along with our newest member the Ministry has degreed some changes in Hogwarts." Augusta gathered everyone's attention.

"The classes of Magical History and Muggle Studies are to be altered." Sirius read the ministry decree he brought with him.

"Whatever for?" McGonagall asked.

"Because they are out of date. Severally out of date. A living teacher will be brought in to replace Binn."

"Binn has done an outstanding job for decades."

"At putting students to sleep," Sirius said. "There is a lot he won't cover and it is a disservice to let children not learn from our history. It will also give first-gens a better understanding of how the Wizarding World works and why it is a certain way."

"Is this a necessary issue?" Dumbledore argued. Binn was a bore he admitted but he did work for free. Hogwarts didn't have the budget for new professors. The yearly hunt for a Defense professor was costly as well. "I'm afraid the budget won't be able to cover a new position."

"The ministry had approved additional funding to help with the cost. I know it's sudden so the new classes and teachers will begin in the next school year."

That gave Dumbledore some time. He hoped he could persuade Bagnold to remove these new adjustments. Hogwarts has run fine for centuries and didn't need the Ministry to interfere with it.

"On to Muggle Studies. It is to be renamed as Non-Magical History and to be updated."

"Why? It's always been called that?" Dumbledore found all this a very pointless endeavor.

"The Ministry feels its time to change how things are seen. Breaking away from the muggle world is the beginning." Sirius explained. "It's not expected to suddenly change but it's the beginning of a new page for all of us."

"Is this the Ministry talking or Dr. Strange?" Dumbledore asked. These changes were influenced by someone and he could only think of one who had this power.

"I'm not going to lie. He is the driving force behind these changes. I might not fully understand them but he did make good arguments and has a better understanding of the non-magical world."

"We have to change how things have always been because one person demands it?" McGonagall looked upset.

"No, you're changing because it was decreed by the Minister," Sirius answered.

"Another thing that was suggested as a way to counter all the bullying and abuse in Hogwarts." Sirius began.

"Disputes between children is hardly abuse Sirius," Dumbledore spoke. "You, yourself should know that."

"So you admit I was a problem?" Sirius smirked. "I know I was a brat and I got away with too much. A lot of people did, but that needs to change. Children should feel safe at Hogwarts."

"Hogwarts is the safest place in the world."

"No. No, it's not." Sirius argued. "Every first-generation witch or wizard was terrified here. Death Eaters in training made that a certainty."

"They were children. Children make mistakes and learn from them."

"How many learned?" Sirius challenged. "And why does a child learning something take priority over protecting other innocent children?"

"Sirius you were hardly the best student. How many were victims of your pranks? Did you not mature and grow?"

Now I'm mature when it suits your argument. But when it comes to raising Harry I'm not? Bloody old git.

"I should have been punished more than I was Albus," Sirius said. "How many got away with too much and believed they could do more? How many slaps on the hands helped give Voldemort more recruits?" Sirius pulled out a roll. "Here's your answer. It's a list of students, all who were in school with me, who joined him and are now dead or in prison."

Dumbledore didn't like the size of that list. "The loss of those lives is a tragedy but I don't see the comparison."

"I can name almost everyone one of them. They all were known for terrorizing first-gen students and anyone who dared to stand up to them. They never learned actions have consequences here and that needs to change."

"If I followed that black and white philosophy you would not have graduated Sirius." Dumbledore reminded him. Hoping to use some guilt to bend Sirius to the proper way of thinking.

"Maybe I shouldn't have. We both know I should have been punished far more for that night. But you either believed I did nothing wrong or you ignored my actions. Which is it?"

Dumbledore didn't answer.

"All your portraits will be ordered to observe the students at all times. Not spy just keep an eye on. That way when there is an altercation the instigator can be punished." Augusta liked that. More eyes watching was more reasonable.

"You don't trust the Professors to properly investigate? I'm disappointed in your lack of trust." Dumbledore said.

"You earned the lack of trust," Sirius argued. "But that has nothing to do with this. More than once I was able to pull one over on a professor but if a portrait sees the whole thing then that makes it more difficult doesn't it?"

"I don't believe that is necessary," Dumbledore argued.

"What you believe is irrelevant. The school board has the final say." Sirius said back. "All those in favor of the portraits monitoring the students?"

To Dumbledore's annoyance, the vote was in favor of the use. Those portraits are vital to gathering information in the school. How can I use the information if they have to share it with everyone?

"If that is the ruling of the board then I will, of course, abide by it." Dumbledore reluctantly agreed. "I will inform the portraits after we are done here. I will also tell Binn of the situation with his class."

"Very good Albus." Sirius knew Dumbledore wasn't happy but the man hid it well. "You can expect more meetings like this in the future. I, for one, believe the board needs to be more involved in the school from now on."

"If that is what everyone wants of course you all are welcome here." Dumbledore let his eyes twinkle.

Having Sirius so close may be beneficial. A way to keep a vague eye on Harry. But getting more involved in the school? That will not work. Hogwarts needs one leader to make the best decisions. Not a group that can't see the bigger picture.

Album knew things were changing. He just hoped he could minimize the damage.

After his long talk with the Minister and Sirius, before he went to Hogwarts, Stephen had one more stop to make.

The Auror stationed outside the room had her wand pointing at him when he portal into the hospital.

"Hello. Is Alice Longbottom awake? Or her husband Frank?" 

"Sorry Doctor Strange." She still held out her wand. "I can only let those in with permission from Augusta."

"She's going to be in a meeting at Hogwarts for a few hours." Strange pulled out a note. "But she did give this to Sirius to give to me."

She took it and it did permit Strange to talk with the Longbottoms.

"Very well. But if they are asleep I won't wake them."

"Then I'll return later if that is the case." Strange agreed.

The Auror slipped in and came back a few seconds later. 

"Alice is awake but Frank is still under. Please keep your voice down."

Strange nodded and entered the room.

"Mrs. Longbottom." Strange greeted Alice. "You're looking well."

"Thank you and thank you for being there. You saved our livesss." Alice tried to sit up straighter.

"Easy." Strange put a hand on her shoulder. "Lay down and relax. You don't need to sit up straighter for me. I'm hardly the Pope or Merlin."

"You're the Supreme. I alwaysss thought you were a ssstory and you sssaved my family." She reasoned. "And Harry. Being more ressspectful isss only right."

"I only did what was right." 

"I wisssh everyone had your definition of right." Alice was grateful for his actions.

"Mrs. Longbottom..."

"Alice pleassse." 

"Alice." Strange began again. "Can you tell me why you were in hiding? Did Dumbledore tell you the reason you were being targeted?"

"He explained that hisss ssspy found out he was after usss and the Pottersss." She said. "I don't know why he went for usss but Dumbledore trusssted him. We hid a few monthsss later."

"His spy?" Strange asked. "A man named Snape?"

"Yessss." She nodded. "I never trussted him but Dumbledore did."

"So I've discovered."

"Why are you interested?" She managed to ask without a stutter.

"I'm just trying to understand Albus plan. He left a lot to chance and didn't share enough." Strange said. "When you and your husband are better I'll show you what you nearly died for. You should know."

"You know why he killed the Pottersss?" 

"After you are better." He said again. "It's not a lack of trust but you are in no condition to protect yourselves if someone tried to get the information from you. I will explain everything when we're in a more secure place. I give you my word."

Alice sighed but nodded in agreement. Her eyelids were getting heavy again.

"Thank you for your time. You need to rest." He rose.

"Thank you again, Doctor." She said as her voice grew more tired.

Strange patted her shoulder before slipping out the door.

Snape. He's the reason Dumbledore knew Voldemort was targeting them? Did he discover it and change sides because of his friendship with Mrs. Potter? Or did he see an opportunity to put himself in a dangerous, but win-win situation? Tom wins he is a loyal spy who gave him information on Dumbledore. Dumbledore wins he's the spy who helped take down the dark lord.

Either way, I know Snape has a deeper meaning here. But what? I'll have to think about this. The vision I saw had some interesting confrontations with Snape. Some he was a man on the right side others a bitter man out for himself.

Which one is he?

"Now you see him."

Strange heard Sirius talking as he entered the house.

"Now you don't." 

He peeked around the corner and saw Sirius putting some cloak over Harry. Who vanished.

Except for the sound of the boy laughing.

"Invisible toddler with God powers. You certainly know how to terrify someone." Natasha's voice said from the side.

Sirius chuckled and pulled the cloak back off the boy.

Strange smirked at the three. It was an odd family feel. One he didn't expect from Natasha.

Suddenly his cloak was acting up. It flew off him and over to Harry.

"Woo." Sirius moved to put himself between the boy and the flying carpet.

Harry watched the thing fly around him with a smile still on his face. He thought the cloak was funny.

"Strange," Natasha called.

"I know." Stephen came in. "What?" He asked for the cloak.

It just pointed at the other cloak over and over in a huge display.

"That's not normal right?" Natasha asked.

"No." Stephen looked at the cloak on the floor. "May I?" He asked Sirius.

"Alright, but be careful. It's a family heirloom."

Strange gently picked up the cloak and examined it. "It appears to be an invisibly cloak. Why are you acting so odd?" He asked his own.

The thing looked like it was frustrated before wrapping back around Strange and pulling him out and back into the Sanctum.

"Hey?!" Stephen let out as he was dragged away.

"Okay...what was all that about?" Natasha looked back at Sirius.

"I don't have a bloody clue." He shrugged.

"Boody," Harry repeated the word.

"No Harry." Natasha picked up the toddler. "That's not a good word." She gave Sirius a slight glare.

"Sorry." Sirius raised his hands. "She's right Pup. That's a Moony word." He chuckled.

Strange was pulled into the library and to one of the Ancient One's old tombs. The cloak grabbed it and dropped it on the table before throwing Strange into the chair.

"Strange what is going on?" Wong asked. 

"I'm not sure." He opened the book at flipped threw the pages.

The cloak looked over his shoulder until it saw the page it was looking for and tapped the page over and over.

"I get it." Strange slapped the cloak's arm' away. 

Inside he read the page. The Deathly Hallows.

"The three Hollows," Wong spoke. "They have been lost for centuries."

"Well, I think we have one around now. Harry's cloak."

"Deaths Cloak."

"Believe it came from Death itself?"

"You never underestimate things here Strange," Wong warned. "There have been stories of Death taking form. Some see a horrible monster. Other beautiful women. One to kill for."

Strange read further about the three items. The three brothers that acquired them. 

"So what happens if all the Hollows are brought together?" He stopped and asked Wong.

"No one knows. No one person has held all of them at one time. Some believe they will become the Master of Death."

"Master of Death? Really?" Stephen looked very skeptical.

"I doubt it would allow someone to rule over death itself but the power they hold is not to be underestimated." 

"So a cloak, a wand, and a stone." Stephen read on. "If the Potters cloak is this one." His cloak hit the page again. "Fine, it is it. Then we now know the location of one of them. Any ideas on the others?" He asked both Wong and his cloak.

"'Lost' Strange." Wong reminded him.

"Dumbledore." Strange mused. "He had this. Sirius said James loaned it to him for study. Why? Unless he had the same suspension of its origin."

"The Ancient One did say that he was very obsessed with the Hollows in her notes," Wong remembered.

"Power. The man has a weakness for it. So we must give him none." Strange shut the book. "I don't have time to go looking for missing relics right now so we'll focus on the Horcruxes. But we will keep an eye on that cloak. Just for safety purposes."

"I doubt the Cloak of Levitation will let you forget," Wong said.

It stroked Stephen's cheek as a sign. "Stop." Strange waved off.

"So what is next Stephen?" Wong put the book back.

"We train Harry. Wanda and us will prepare him for what's to come."

"And what's that?" 

"War." Strange remembered the world burning and Harry at the center of it. Either holding back the flames or casting them.

Everything came down to Harry.